In an industry first, the waterproof Digital System Switch features new Harken technology that sets the standard for the reliable operation of electrically powered yacht systems.
Each of these digital dual-function switches incorporates two finger-actuated controls, taking up half the deck space of similar single-function switches.

The covers on the switch rotate to expose the activation buttons —
• 1st/2nd gear for winches
• Up/Down for anchors
• In/Out (R/L) for furling
• When the cover is rotated to the Off position, both buttons show Off - instead of their symbol - and cannot be activated

To attain their outstanding reliability, several types of redundancies are built into each switch:
• The control buttons send on/off digital signals to the decoder box (one to start and one to stop), rather than non-stop analog signals, preventing accidental system activation — even if system wiring is damaged
• The switch's decoder box (mounted next to the winch's control box) then sends an analog signal to the winch, activating it for as long as the switch button is held down
• Underneath each control button are two command switches which must both be activated simultaneously before a signal is sent - again, preventing the system from activating when no one has pressed the button
• Watertight seals are never exposed - even with the rotating cover in the ON position - eliminating seal damage caused by sun or prolonged use
• To make sail trim easy at night, control buttons feature high-contrast symbols and are backlit for around-the-clock visibility
• Switches can be mounted horizontally or vertically
• Easy to install - requires only a small hole for the wires; decoder box is adhesive-backed and has color-coded wires

Click here for additional information about these switches in a Question and Answer format, and here to read the informative Press Release for these Digital Switches.